The Message of the Tibetans (1966)
In 1963, for the first time, the Dalai Lama allowed a Westerner, Desjardins, to film the heart of the Tibetan tradition. These two films were originally shown on French television in the 1960's and are a wonderful testimony, revealing some of Tibet's foremost masters as they were then. It includes footage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, the Sixteenth Karmapa, Dudjom Rinpoche, Ling Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, Sakya Trizin, and the yogis Apo Rinpoche and Lopon Sonam Zangpo. "These portraits of the legendary Tibetan masters are not simply a unique historical record, not only a stunning and moving inspiration for now and for the future, but an extraordinary testimony, a treasure." Sogyal Rinpoche.
Director: Arnaud Desjardins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Cast
- His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizen - Self
- Tenzin Gyatso - Self
- Arnaud Desjardins - Self
- Dilgo Khyentse - Self
- Vajradhara Tai Situ Rinpoche - Self
Screenplay
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
buddhism, tibet
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Message of the Tibetans about?
- In 1963, for the first time, the Dalai Lama allowed a Westerner, Desjardins, to film the heart of the Tibetan tradition. These two films were originally shown on French television in the 1960's and are a wonderful testimony, revealing some of Tibet's foremost masters as they were then. It includes footage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, the Sixteenth Karmapa, Dudjom Rinpoche, Ling Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, Sakya Trizin, and the yogis Apo Rinpoche and Lopon Sonam Zangpo. "These portraits of the legendary Tibetan masters are not simply a unique historical record, not only a stunning and moving inspiration for now and for the future, but an extraordinary testimony, a treasure." Sogyal Rinpoche.
- Who directed The Message of the Tibetans?
- The Message of the Tibetans was directed by Arnaud Desjardins.
- Who stars in The Message of the Tibetans?
- The Message of the Tibetans stars His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizen, Tenzin Gyatso, Arnaud Desjardins, Dilgo Khyentse, Vajradhara Tai Situ Rinpoche.
- How long is The Message of the Tibetans?
- The Message of the Tibetans has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Message of the Tibetans?
- The Message of the Tibetans is a Documentary film.